Hot Leads DVD

Mir wurde nun bereits einige Male die Hot Leads DVD als Bemal Tutorium empfohlen. Kennt die einer von euch und kann mir seine Meinung dazu schreiben?

Die DVDs stehen derzeit auf meiner ToDo-List bevor ich meinen erste Bemal-Workshops in Erwägung ziehe, weil 40$ immer noch deutlich günstiger als 100-180€ sind und ich es als zwischen Vorbereitung ansehe.

Würd mich aber über weitere Einschätzungen zu Hot Leads freuen, sofern die DVDs einer von euch kennt.

Für Interessierte hier ein (3 teiliges) Review der Hot Leads DVDs:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6jH46bDTXcM&noredirect=1

Hier nochmal ein Review in Schriftform:

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The Hot Lead DVD set is the second instructional video in my series of reviews. The first being a review of Natalaya's DVD from the Cool Mini Or Not website.

This instructional set is not available for download like the CMON set is, and goes for 49.99 USD. It is presented, and narrated by a gentleman called Laszlo Jakusovszky, who approaches his instruction with the patience, and detail of a saint. He also has a voice like Owen Wilson's Eli character in The Royal Tenenbaums... Soothing.

Jakusovszky's DVD claims it is suitable for beginners right through to advanced painters, and he certainly is not wrong.

DVD 1 focuses on some basic techniques, like all painting DVD's a lot of time is spent on the preparation and priming of the miniature before any real painting takes place. I found this one section to get slightly tiresome, but if I were just starting out then Jakusovszky's introduction would be an absolute treasure trove of great information.

When he does get into painting, he spends the remainder of DVD one covering all of the standard basic techniques, such as drybrushing, washing, basic metallics, skintones/faces, and completion of your miniature. His explanations are detailed, and put forth in a way that avoids painting-jargon, and is easily followed by even the most absolute beginner.

When he moved on to DVD 2, Jakusovszky begins to put the basics outlined in the first DVD into practice with some specific case studies. Not only demonstrating the previous techniques, but building upon them with some advanced layering and wet-bending.

DVD 3 builds even further by focussing on the big trend of last year Non-Metalic-Metal, which replaced the previous trend of adding verdigris to all metallics, and has now been replaced by blended power weapons.

There are very few negatives to be said about Jakusovszky's DVD. He discusses the optimal mix for each method he outlines, which is a strong plus when placed against the Miniature Painting Secrets DVD. Each technique also has a fantastic troubleshooting section. When he discusses wet-blending and layering/glazing, he makes intentional mistakes in order to show the viewer how to go about fixing them.

Jakusovszky also discusses colour theory a lot. While admittedly not being to up on colour theory myself, Jakusovszky discusses complimentary colours and the likes to outline some really interesting shading options. His tutorial on painting eyes is a particular high point.

Regarding negatives, I have only one, which is that his female skin tutorial seems to leave a lot to be desired. This is not however in respect of the method, more the results on the specific miniature he uses.

I would recommend this DVD set over Miniature Painting Secrets to anyone but the most advanced painter. Jakusovszky shows you every single step of his techniques, covering how best to use your brush strokes and how best to mix your paints. This is a solid 9/10.

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